SpaceX plans 'Gigasat Factory' to manufacture AI satellite data centers in Bastrop County
SpaceX plans to build a "Gigasat Factory" in Bastrop County, Texas, to manufacture AI satellite data centers for launch into Earth's orbit. The expansion is located at its existing Starlink facility. County officials note that a development permit application has not yet been submitted for the project.
SpaceX is pursuing an ambitious project in Bastrop County, Texas, to construct a "Gigasat Factory" for manufacturing AI satellite data centers, known as AI1 satellites. This expansion is planned for the existing Starlink facility.
The company intends to launch these satellites into Earth's orbit using SpaceX Starships. The design incorporates solar energy for power and utilizes the cold temperatures of space for cooling to prevent overheating.
Despite visible signs of construction, county officials have stated that SpaceX has not yet submitted a development permit application for the project.